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The 1970s presidents

The 1970s presidents

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History

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why did Nixon and Kissinger want to open relations with China?

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To improve diplomatic ties and counterbalance Soviet influence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nixon's efforts to ease tensions with the Soviet Union was called-

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Detente

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which describes the Watergate scandal (1972)?

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A political scandal involving a break-in and cover-up by the Nixon administration.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v Nixon ?

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The Supreme Court ruled that President Nixon must release the tapes and documents.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Nixon do after his cover up of Watergate was discovered after U.S. v Nixon?

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Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974 to avoid being impeached.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who succeeded Nixon as President after his resignation on August 8, 1974?

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Gerald Ford

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the 1970s this hit the U.S. economy when high unemployment and high inflation happened

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Stagflation

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